Add 2/45 and 27/20
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 1 7/20
2/45 + 27/20 is 251/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
27/20 = 27 × 9/20 × 9 = 243/180 - Add the two like fractions:
8/180 + 243/180 = 8 + 243/180 = 251/180 - So, 2/45 + 27/20 = 251/180
In mixed form: 171/180
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